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Suitable Materials
Water- and turpentine-based paint, varnish
and clear coat, primer, automotive paints
and wood preservative, diluted to a suitable
viscosity, if required.
Paint Viscosity
The paint will typically need diluting before
it can be used in the paint sprayer. As the
packaging seldom provides information on
the level of dilution required to make paint
suitable for spraying, the viscosity chart
below can be used as a suitable starting
point.
Measuring Viscosity
Stir the paint thoroughly before measuring
the viscosity.
Dip the viscosity measuring cup fully into
the paint.
Lift up the measuring cup and see how
many seconds it takes for the measuring
cup to empty.
For the paint to be suitable for use in the
paint sprayer, the measured time must be
within the interval shown in the chart.
Paint
Seconds
Turpentine-based paint
18-22
Water-based primer
24-28
Water-based paint
20-25
Lacquer
20-25
Aluminium paint
22-25
Wood preservative, oil,
detergent, algicide, etc.
Do not dilute
If the paint takes a shorter or longer time
to run out of the measuring cup, either add
more paint or more thinner, respectively.
Preparation Before Use
The results depend largely on the surface,
condition and cleanliness of the workpiece.
Therefore, make sure you prepare the
workpiece thoroughly before painting, for
example by sanding, degreasing or cleaning
it. If necessary, ask a professional for advice.
Cover any areas that are not to be painted.
Test the paint sprayer’s setting and amount
of paint on a piece of cardboard or similar
before you start painting the actual
workpiece. This will help you fi nd the
optimal distance to the workpiece.